EVENTS
Lower48 Kitchen March 3: Chef Alex Figura continues the “Tuesday Tastings” weekly dinner series with guest chef Steve Redzikowski from Oak at Fourteenth for a four-course collaborative dinner featuring dishes from the 113th issue of “Art Culinaire Magazine.” $64, additional cost for wine pairings. A copy of the magazine is available for $10. Reservations recommended. 2020 Lawrence St., 303-942-0262, lower48kitchen.com
BENEFITS
Cat Care Society
Feb. 26: “Feasting for Felines” monthly benefit is at La Dolce Vita, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Twenty percent of all lunch and dinner proceeds will benefit the Cat Care Society that helps abandoned, abused and injured cats. Call for reservations. 361 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines, 303-663-3421, catcaresociety.org,
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill and First Descents
Feb. 26: The restaurant has partnered with the local nonprofit to raise funds to send young adult cancer fighters and survivors to camp. A Garbanzo chef will demonstrate how to cook three recipes from the First Descents cookbook, 6 p.m. Visit the website for more information and reservations. The Culinary Demonstration Center, #208, Metropolitan State University of Denver,
Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria and Girl Scouts of Colorado
Through Feb. 28: Offering two specialty cheesecakes to benefit Girl Scouts of Colorado including Chocolate Mint Cheesecake with Thin Mints and caramel and coconut Samoa Cheesecake. All proceeds will be donated to the Girl Scouts of Colorado. 500 16th St., 303-623-3271, grimaldispizzeria.com
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
Feb. 28: “Super Fun Asian Cookery” series continues with “Far East Fusion,” 10 a.m.-noon, $55. The final class in the series is March 7. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, e-mail almost vegancookingschool@gmail.com, almostvegancookingschool.com
The Art of Cheese
Feb. 25: Cheesemaking 101, 6 p.m. $25; Feb. 28: Brie & Camembert, 10 a.m. $39. Reservations required. 519 4th Ave., Longmont, theartofcheese.com
Ashley Famous Culinary Arts
Cooking-class parties in your home include Family Fun Cooking Class (up to six people), $165, includes food; Distinctive Eastern European cuisines. Discounted rates through February. Reservations required. 303-690-9434, ashleyfamouscooking.com
Cake Crafts
March 2-23: Wilton Course 2, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $85, includes kit and supplies; March 4-25: Wilton Course 1, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, $85, includes kit and supplies; March 7 and 14: Wedding Cake Class, 1-3 p.m. March 7 and 1-4 p.m. March 14, $100. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522, cakecrafts.net
City of Aurora
Feb. 25: Tamales, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $64, $49 residents; Feb. 27: Couples Cook: Spanish Tapas & Paella Dinner, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $125, $105 residents (per couple), $72, $55 residents (per person); Feb. 28: European Pastries, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; March 3: Mexican Cooking I, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $64, $49 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation
Cook Street School
Feb. 25: Pasta, Pasta, Pasta, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Feb. 27:Steak and Whiskey, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; Feb. 28: Knife Skills, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; March 3: A World of Taste: Thai, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; March 4-25: Classic Techniques: Essentials II, 6-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, $389. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Denver Botanic Gardens
Feb. 26: Warming Winter Soups and Chowders, 6-8 p.m. $47, $42 members. Reservations required. 1007 York St., 720-865-3501,
Emily Griffith Technical College
Feb. 25: Quick and Easy Hors d’oeuvres, 5:30-8 p.m. $59. Reservations required. 1860 Lincoln St., 720-423-4700, emilygriffith.edu
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Feb. 25: Saute Basics, 6-9 p.m. $80; Feb. 26: Italian Regional Cuisine: The Isle of Sardinia, 6-9 p.m. $95;
Feb. 27: Regions of France: Dining in the City of Lights, 6-9 p.m. $95; Feb. 28: Baking with Altitude, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; An Evening in the Swiss Alps, 6-9 p.m. $95; March 1: Cooking with Your Children, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; March 2: Ravioli from Scratch, 6-9:30 p.m. $80; March 3: A Cake to Impress: Cake Baking and Decorating, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
The Seasoned Chef
Feb. 26: Denver/Boulder’s Best Chef Series and DRW Series: A Trip to the Lone Star State, Texan Fare from The Avenue Grill, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69; Feb. 28: Culinary Techniques Series: Catch of the Day, Fresh Fish, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
South Denver Heart Center
Feb. 25: Heart-healthy nutrition class series continues with Foods That Fight Depression, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Free, reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, southdenver.com
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